As our city grows and evolves it is critical to maintain our Focus on Public Safety. Each entity needs to have sound plan that guarantees it's financial stability.
I am committed to ensuring a safe, secure family friendly city through identifying the impacts of gangs and the laundry list of items that detract from our community. I will work closely with our police department to implement programs that deter the types of activities that tear down our community and its image. I supported the introduction of the Citizens Police Academy, the ongoing Junior Police Academy and D.A.R.E programs. I will support our firefighters as they continue to bring the latest techniques for fire suppression and safety for our citizens. But I will insist that organizations have budgeting plans in place that are audited reported on that demonstrate their value to the tax payers. The Police service is paid out of taxes paid for by citizens and I will make sure we are getting the level of service we are paying for. I will work with the Fireboard to make sure they have a plan in place that does not have them relying on mechanisms such as Measure C to support them forever. This type of support must have a sunset and is a grant not a insurance policy.
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